Comparison

Gradepen vs Orbie

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gradepen

This app automates the grading of shuffled tests using your device's camera for objective questions. Teachers can input grades for open-ended questions and export results to spreadsheets. It offers a free tier for grading assessments with up to five questions and five items.

Highlights
  • Automatic grading of objective questions
  • Handles shuffled question order
  • Input grades for open-ended questions
  • Export results to spreadsheet
  • Create and share test questions
Features
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Grade automatically the answer keys of shuffled tests with Gradepen! Gradepen.com allows you to create short tests and exams including open-ended and objective questions or reusing questions shared by other users. The exams may have the order of questions and items automatically shuffled to hinder the occurrence of fraud. The objective questions are graded automatically with this App using your device's rear camera. The teacher may also inform the grades of open-ended questions to be totaled in the final test score. You can export the results to a spreadsheet and forward it by email. Promotionally, the grading of assessments with up to five questions of a maximum of five items is free. Don't miss our promotional packages and grade your assessments in seconds with Gradepen! Check our website: www.gradepen.com

About

Orbie

Features
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Com o Orbie, você terá a oportunidade não apenas de aprender, mas também de reforçar os conhecimentos adquiridos em sala de aula. Este aplicativo foi desenvolvido com foco no apoio educacional, proporcionando uma abordagem interativa e envolvente para estudantes do ensino básico e médio. Ao atravessar as fases do Orbie, você não apenas adquirirá habilidades essenciais, mas também consolidará seus conhecimentos em diversas disciplinas. O Orbie oferece uma experiência rica em desafios e experiências positivas de aprendizado. Mergulhe nesse universo educacional, onde cada desafio é uma oportunidade de crescimento. Ao completar as fases, você não apenas acumulará conhecimento, mas também enfrentará questões que estimulam o pensamento crítico e a resolução de problemas. Além disso, o Orbie inclui um sistema de ranking que permite que você compare seu desempenho com o de outros colegas, adicionando um elemento competitivo saudável à sua jornada de aprendizado. Explore seus conhecimentos, concorra no ranking e descubra o prazer de evoluir de forma divertida e interativa.

Screenshots

Gradepen4 screens
Orbie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbie at none against Gradepen's 8. Orbie also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gradepen sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Orbie asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradepen ships an update every 2 months, Orbie fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gradepen versus Orbie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradepenOrbie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB93 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMachlev Smart Applications Servico e Venda de Sistemas Ltda MEFIESC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Gradepen

One-time8
  • Plus 50 Grades Pack$0.99
  • Plus 150 Grades Pack$0.99
  • Plus 120 Grades Pack$1.99
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  • Plus 300 Grades Pack$1.99
  • Plus 250 Grades Pack$2.99
  • Plus 600 Grades Pack$3.99
  • Plus 500 Grades Pack$4.99
  • Plus 1000 Grades Pack$7.99
None

Orbie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradepen free?
Gradepen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbie free?
Orbie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gradepen or Orbie have ads?
Neither Gradepen nor Orbie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradepen or Orbie?
Gradepen ships an update every 2 months, and Orbie fortnightly. Most recently, Gradepen was updated on September 23, 2026 and Orbie on August 24, 2026.

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